Nicolas Bauer, director at Free Run Wines, Waipara Hills UK partner, said: "Glover's expertise in the production of high quality Pinot Noir is an excellent fit with the quality of wines Waipara Hills produce. The quality of the company's vineyards in Central Otago and Waipara is already recognised and, with over 15 vintages under his belt, Ben's expertise will certainly help to continue to drive that quality forward."

Glover joins his brother Jack at Waipara Hills, who holds the senior management position of head of global sales and marketing across the company's portfolio.

Waipara Hills wines are available through Sainsbury's, Tesco.com and the Co-operative.